spoken formalused for asking someone to repeat something because you did not hear them. ‘Pardon?’ or ‘Sorry?’ are less formal ways of saying this
‘Are you ready to leave?’ ‘I beg your pardon?’ ‘I was justasking if you’re ready to leave.’
Synonyms and related words
Ways of asking someone to say something again
I’m sorry
pardon me
excuse me
2
spoken formalused for saying you are sorry because you have made a slight mistake, for example because you have stood on someone’s foot. ‘Sorry’ is a less formal way of saying this
Oh, I beg your pardon, I didn’t realize this was your chair.
Synonyms and related words
Ways of saying you are sorry or regret something
I’m sorry
I/we regret to inform/tell you that
my (humble/deepest/sincere etc) apologies
3
spokenused for showing that you disagree very strongly with what someone has just said
‘Jenny doesn’t concentrate when she’s driving.’ ‘I beg your pardon! She’s a very gooddriver!’
Synonyms and related words
Expressions showing anger and used in arguments
absolutely not
are you kidding?
arguably
I beg your pardon
phrase
DEFINITIONS3
1
spoken formalused for asking someone to repeat something because you did not hear them. “Pardon me?” or “Excuse me?” are less formal ways of saying this
“Are you ready to leave?” “I beg your pardon?” “I was justasking if you’re ready to leave.”
Synonyms and related words
Ways of asking someone to say something again
I’m sorry
pardon me
excuse me
2
spoken formalused for saying you are sorry because you have made a slight mistake, for example because you have stood on someone’s foot. “Sorry” is a less formal way of saying this
Oh, I beg your pardon, I didn’t realize this was your chair.
Synonyms and related words
Ways of saying you are sorry or regret something
I’m sorry
I/we regret to inform/tell you that
my (humble/deepest/sincere etc.) apologies
3
spokenused for showing that you disagree very strongly with what someone has just said
“Jenny doesn’t concentrate when she’s driving.” “I beg your pardon! She’s a very gooddriver!”